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Charity searching for mentors to help "self-destructive" young men rebuild their lives
Haringey call for new mentors
Eastbourne Herald tells Elliott Moore's Story
Now it’s the turn of Eastbourne’s abob community. Mentee Elliott Moore was brave enough to tell his amazing story to the Eastbourne Herald. Well done, Elliott. Transformation from a life of crime to charity work
Chief Exec, Nathan Roberts at the Being A Man Festival 2015
Have a listen to Chief Exec, Nathan Roberts, talking about what abandofbrothers do, and why he was personally drawn to the work. As a man. This was part of BAM Bites, an hour long event during the Southbank’s Being A Man Festival 2015. Tune in at 38 mins. Being a Man 2015 | BAM Bites
abob Mentee Tells His Extraordinary Story
Kyren Barrett tells the Crawley News his story. From being a repeatedly violent offender to an aspiring youth worker. Transformation is possible. This is a young man who has spent 8 years in prison. And now thanks to abob, he has found a sense of purpose. Former Thomas Bennett pupil who used to earn money beating people up turning … Read More
Brighton-based abandofbrothers celebrated Queen's Award for voluntary service
A CHARITY which helps criminals get their lives back on track has celebrated receiving an award from the Queen. Brighton-based abandofbrothers was one of a handful of Sussex charities to be given the Queen’s Award for voluntary service. It is the highest award in the country to be given to voluntary groups. The charity provides mentors to work with young … Read More
Dan Hartley, aBoB's Head of Operations talks on Juice FM
Dan Hartley, aBoB’s Head of Operations talks on Juice FM about aBoB and the lack of male role models in society to mark the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Dramatic rise in prison suicide
Campaigning journalist, Caspar Walsh writes a powerful, personal piece in the Huffington Post where he explains his connections both to abob and prison, and how the dramatic rise in prison suicide could be averted by more care and support for young offenders by the community. He quotes abob Chief Executive, Nathan Roberts saying: “We believe that society has a responsibility not to punish and manage … Read More